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Honouring Lives, Celebrating Health: Serenity Sisterhood Celebration
On September 21, 2024, the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) welcomed Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to the Serenity Sisterhood Celebration at Sandy Point Community Hall.
Core Pacific Collective Ready to Turn the Tide on COVID-19
Groundbreaking Network, the Core Pacific Collective ready to turn the tide on COVID-19, Liverpool, NSW...
COVID-19 Hope Toolkit Developed for Pasifika Community in 6 Translations
The Hon. Mark Coure MP, Minister for Multiculturalism and Seniors launched the COVID-19 HOPE Toolkit (Help...
PWPBN celebrates International Women’s Day
“tiny droplets of us together can make an ocean of difference”Oceanic pride at its finest radiated through...
Honouring Lives, Celebrating Health: Serenity Sisterhood Celebration
Liverpool, 15 August 2024– At a special ceremony held today at Liverpool Council Chambers, Mayor Ned Mannoun...
Serenity Sisterhood Celebration
Screen-Save-Thrive Ilovi – Taqomaka – Me Bulabula Sara: Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening...
PWPBN Celebrated by Liverpool Mayor for Outstanding Community Impact
Liverpool, 15 August 2024– At a special ceremony held today at Liverpool Council Chambers, Mayor Ned Mannoun...
Honouring Lives, Celebrating Health: Serenity Sisterhood Celebration
On September 21, 2024, the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN) welcomed Member for Liverpool, Charishma Kaliyanda, to the Serenity Sisterhood Celebration at Sandy Point Community Hall.
Serenity Sisterhood Celebration
Honouring Lives, Empowering Futures. We look forward to honouring the remarkable journey of our incredible women and celebrating our collective achievements. Remembering those gone, embracing health, and fostering a stronger community through our commitment to regular screening.
PWPBN Celebrated by Liverpool Mayor for Outstanding Community Impact
Liverpool, 15 August 2024 – At a special ceremony held at the Liverpool Council Chambers, Mayor Ned Mannoun recognized the vital contributions of local community organizations. Among the honorees was the Pacific Women Professional Business Network Inc. (PWPBN), co-chaired by Jaithoon Venkteshwar, receiving a certificate of appreciation for their impactful Mother’s Day Reflection Breakfast.
Pacific Wins: Loau Donina Va’a Advances GESI at the FDC – Lowy Institute Pacific Panel
Sydney, Australia – August 12, 2024 – Loau Donina Va’a, CEO of Samoa’s Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development, and Chair of the Pacific Women Professional Business Network (PWPBN), delivered an impactful presentation at the FDC-Lowy Institute Pacific Panel.
Cancer Screening Powerful Talanoa
Around 30 women gathered for a powerful talanoa on cancer screening at the EFKS Fairfield Church, led by the Pacific Women Professional and Business Network (PWPBN).
Our Women Our Success Stories: Messages from the Heart
Join us for our 3rd screening Information Session. Our healthcare professionals will be there to share valuable information on screening. Hear inspiring personal stories and gain valuable insights into the importance of early detection from our women who have walked the path.
Listening to Our Bodies Taking a Preventive Step: Cancer Screening for Pacific Women in NSW
On July 24th, 2024, the Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network (PWPBN), in collaboration with the Pasifika Moving Program through NSW Health, hosted over 20 Pasifika women at the Emerton Youth Recreation Centre.
Screen-Save-Thrive: Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening
Join us for our 3rd screening Information Session. Our healthcare professionals will be there to share valuable information on screening. Hear inspiring personal stories and gain valuable insights into the importance of early detection from our women who have walked the path.
Screen-Save-Thrive: Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening
We have collaborated with The Pasifika Moving Program (healing Hula by Tele) to be part of a culturally inclusive physical activity session followed by an interactive screening information session.
Screen-Save-Thrive – Ilovi – Taqomaka – Me Bulabula Sara: Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening
Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening, an interactive culturally tailored Talanoa session supported by our POWER Ambassador.
Screen-Save-Thrive: Empowering Pacific Women Through Cancer Screening
The Pacific Women’s Professional and Business Network is thrilled to announce a vital initiative for cancer screening, funded by the Social Policy Group under the NSW Government.
Empowering Moments: Photo Collection from the Voyage to Leadership Symposium 2024
Explore our photo collection from the Voyage to Leadership Symposium in celebration of International Women’s Day 2024.
CORE Pacific Collective’s Collaborative Approach to COVID-19 Response in Pacific Communities
The CORE Pacific Collective, comprising renowned Pasifika leaders Jioji Ravulo, Seini Afeaki, Malaemie Fruean, Donina Va’a, and Maherau Arona, continues to lead a culturally centred, community-led initiative addressing health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic across Pacific communities in New South Wales.
Young Tongan Women Preserve Traditional Culture
Spearheaded by Seini Afeaki, the Senior Advisor of PWPBN, supported by Akanesi Kaufusi, founder of Siuhuu, and Elizabeth Tuʻitavake, in collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum. Tongan experts, Siosi’ana ‘Uheina Kalaniuvalu and Tunaʻula Pahulu (from Langagonua ʻa Fefine Tonga), led the Ngafa a fafine traditional Workshop to preserve and revitalize Tongan cultural heritage.
Celebrating Excellence: Seini Afeaki – the Finalist for the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024
We are delighted to announce that our Senior Advisor, Seini Afeaki was a finalist for the prestigious NSW Women of the Year Awards 2024.
Charting Empowerment: Recognition of PWPBN’s Voyage to Leadership Symposium in Parliament by MP Charishma Kaliyanda
MP Charishma Kaliyanda’s journey, from her groundbreaking role as the first Indian-born MP in Liverpool City Council to her unwavering commitment to community recognition, in a recent NSW Parliament session, shared the profound community impact of the Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network Voyage to Leadership Symposium, a pivotal component of the 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations.
Loau Donina Va’a, Chair Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network, Winner of the 2024 Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Community Harmony Medal
The winner of the 2024 Stepan Kerkyasharian AO Community Harmony Medal is Loau Donina Va’a. This award recognises an individual’s contribution and achievement in facilitating and promoting social cohesion, understanding and acceptance between members of different cultural or faith communities in NSW.
Voyage to Leadership Pacific Women’s Symposium 2024: Gratitude to Our Inspiring Presenters
As the waves of inspiration settle from our recent Voyage to Leadership Symposium, let’s take a moment to honor the transformative wisdom shared by our distinguished keynote and guest speakers.
PWPBN Unveils Inspirational Interim Leadership Plan at the 2024 Frangipani Gala 2nd March 2024 – Parramatta
The Pacific Women’s Professional Business Network proudly announces an interim leadership plan following Chair Loau Donina Vaa’s appointment as CEO of the Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development for Samoa. Leadership Transition.
International Women’s Day 2024 – Message from the PWPBN Chair
Happy International Women’s Day to inspiring women and girls! Our recent Leadership Symposium emphasized a crucial message: ‘Empowered women, through faith, share, empower, and inspire.’ Your strength, courage, and determination are pillars of our community’s progress.
